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Check if a vehicle is genuine with DVLA's bulk data set

DVLA's bulk data set is primarily used for vehicle buyers to check if a vehicle is genuine.

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Bulk data set: information for vehicle buyers

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Details

The data consists of vehicle identifying information which gives the vehicle registration number (VRN), vehicle identification number (VIN), make, model, and so on. It does not include names or addresses.

Updates to this page

Published 1 August 2011
Last updated 18 November 2024 + show all updates
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  2. 'Bulk data set: information for vehicle buyers' PDF updated.

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  6. Updated pdf - amendment to customer's address details.

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  14. Addition of new Bulk Data customer details.

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